Psychology Major

The Department of Psychology at Hebrew Theological College provides an opportunity for students to pursue an additional major in Psychology and acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for entrance into various graduate and professional schools in psychology, social work, health professions such as occupational and speech therapy, public administration, geriatrics, and other advanced study fields. The program has been designed to provide students with the ability to critically analyze research and conduct their own research in a broad range of behavioral sciences. Courses are designed to equip students with both theoretical perspectives on human development and behavior, as well as practical understanding of the application of psychological principles to teaching, child rearing, motivation, learning, life stage issues, and the underlying perceptual, neurological, and sensational processes. Emphasis is placed on communicating information and ideas, both in written and oral presentations. The use of technology for research, communication, and individual learning and adaptation is an integral part of the curriculum.

Admission to the Department of Psychology

Students planning to pursue an additional major in Psychology must declare that intent after completing 30 semester hours. Transfer students must have completed 12 of these semester hours at HTC. Applicants must meet the following requirements at the time of application:

Satisfactory progress and good standing in Judaic Studies.

An interview with the Chairperson of the Department.

Applicants who do not meet all of the above criteria must schedule an appointment for an interview with the Chair of the Department and the Dean of the Division of HTC to which the student has been admitted. Depending on the circumstances, provisional admission may be granted with a plan of remediation. Upon successful completion of this plan, the student may receive regular admission status.

Curriculum Requirements: Additional Major in PsychologyA minimum of 120 semester hours is required for all students who graduate from Hebrew Theological College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Students pursuing an additional major in Psychology must complete 32 semester hours in Psychology courses.

Residency RequirementPSYC 372 Research Methods in Psychology and at least 8 additional semester hours in other 300-level courses must be completed in residence.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

Judaic Studies: Consistent with the mission and policies of Hebrew Theological College, all degree-seeking students pursuing an additional major in Psychology must complete the requirements for a primary major in an area of Judaic Studies. A student who is not progressing satisfactorily (see Academic Progress Policy, page 90) in the Judaic Studies major will not be permitted to continue in the additional major program.

General Education: Students must complete Hebrew Theological College’s General Education Requirements as listed in this catalog. Students lacking sufficient skills and knowledge in Mathematics and Natural Sciences will be guided towards appropriate prerequisite coursework.

Psychology Courses: Core Curriculum: The following 26 semester hours constitute the core curriculum for students seeking an additional major in Psychology.

Students must pass ENGL 211 or its equivalent with a C or better and a college level biology course or demonstrate adequate background as determined by the Biology Assessment Test.

Electives: Additional courses (6 semester hours) with the approval of the Department Chair to complete the minimum of 32 semester hours in Psychology.

Selection should be geared towards meeting career and academic goals. Thus, for example, students planning to pursue graduate studies in Social Work may select PSYC 267 Maturity and Aging and PSYC 224 Family. Students planning to pursue careers in Clinical or School Psychology may select PSYC 305 Cognitive and Language Development and PSYC 316 Assessment of Learning and Behavior. MATH 301 is highly recommended for all students who plan advanced study in Psychology.